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City Hall operating hours

Boston City Hall is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 pm.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Beginning September 7, 2021, residents with a resident sticker won't be allowed to park in a metered or two-hour parking space in their neighborhood without adhering to the time limit or paying a meter fee.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

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Environment

Demolition Delay Application: 1 Adamson Street, Allston

Landmarks Commission

Horticultural Hall study report

Landmarks Commission

First Church in Roxbury study report

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Upcoming Events

Cummins Highway reconstruction office hours
On Aug 4

Aug 4
Willie O'Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series at Smith Park
On Aug 4

Aug 4
City Council Committee on Public Health hearing on Docket #0811
On Aug 4

Aug 4
Boston School Committee remote meeting
On Aug 4

Aug 4
Parks Fitness: Line dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders
On Aug 4

Aug 4
Conservation Commission hearing
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Aug 4
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Boston Mayor Kim Janey

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Mayor Kim Janey

Meet the Mayor

Kim Janey is the 55th Mayor of Boston. A proud fourth-generation Roxbury resident, Mayor Janey comes from a long line of educators, entrepreneurs, artists, and advocates.

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Boston City Council

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